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Operations•by Kathleen Schultz•May 1, 1999

Should You Allow Driver-Paid Options?

Some fleet managers say they prohibit driver-paid options in order to prevent disparity among drivers. But most fleets allow the options, saying that since drivers have a stake in the vehicle, they will take better care of them.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 1999

NAFA Members Speak Out: Should Affiliates Be Full Members?

In November 1998, members of the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) voted to offer full membership to affiliates. However, some members continue to be highly concerned over the implications of this change in membership.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 1999

Who Is the 'Real' Fleet Manager?

Should vendors who perform the functions of the in-house fleet manager be considered fleet managers? The City of Wilmington, DE, with its outsourcing contract with Ryder, has been cited by those who think they should.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 1999

Salaries Have Increased 4% With 30% Earning More Than $60k

The greatest percentage of fleet managers earn more than $50,000. They have more than six years experience in fleet management. Most have a college degree of some sort.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 1999

Record-Breaking Crowds Jam Car '99 Conference and Expo in Vegas

The outlook for the used-vehicle market is strong; however, remarketing experts caution that wholesale prices will remain flat because manufacturers will be forced to restrain prices and provide incentives to sell new vehicles.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 1999

NAFA Members Speak Out: Should Affiliates Be Full Members?

In November 1998, members of the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) voted to offer full membership to affiliates. However, some members continue to be highly concerned over the implications of this change in membership.

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Operations•by Staff•April 1, 1999

Saab's New 9-5 Sedan and Wagon: Add Pizzazz to Executive Fleets

With its combination of comfort and performance, the Saab 9-5 Sedan and Wagon should satisfy hard-to-please execs in search of their next company car. Two fleets report on the initial reaction of their execs.

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Operations•by Staff•April 1, 1999

Usage, Initial Cost, & Resale Are Top Three Acquisition Factors

For the second year, NAFA has found that commercial fleet managers are still very pragmatic – as are their public service brethren – but the latter value repair history and serviceability higher than resale.

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Operations•by Staff•April 1, 1999

Seven-Year Analysis of Fleet Outsourcing Trends

The larger the fleet, the greater the likelihood that it has outsourced a sizeable amount of its in-house responsibilities, with some exceptions such as driver safety programs. On the other hand, the trend for smaller fleets is to do more in-house.

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Operations•by Staff•April 1, 1999

How To Prevent Unauthorized Use of Fuel Cards

Accurate and speedy reporting can give fleet managers a handle on exactly what is being done with cards, and by whom. While there is some unauthorized use by employees, most comes from cards that have been lost.

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